• Job Description

  Req#: C9287-25-0802?language=en&page=281&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is an exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate to apply for a specialised Ophthalmic pathology position at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL), which is part of Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust.

  The specialist teams at LCL are well established and successful tertiary referral centres with regional and national repute. The cellular pathology service is the specialist laboratory hub of the Cheshire and Merseyside cellular pathology network, is the main training centre for cellular pathology trainees and has strong academic links with University of Liverpool. The service has recently moved to purpose built new laboratory facilities on site at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and full roll out of digital pathology makes this the perfect time to be joining our dynamic and expanding department.

  Main duties of the job

  The appointees will have a significant commitment to the ophthalmic pathology specialist team, where close collaboration exists between clinicians and pathologists. Appointees will also have the opportunity to pursue 1 or 2 additional specialities. Both established pathologists and newly qualified trainees are encouraged to apply if they are looking to develop their careers by joining respected and experienced teams and subspecialising in a friendly and stimulating environment.

  Applicants seeking full time (10 PAs) or less than full time are encouraged to apply. Flexible and home working is supported by teams.

  The successful applicant will be involved in the whole range of diagnostic work for the respective subspecialty and will also have an opportunity to contribute to teaching and training of junior medical staff and biomedical scientists.

  About us

  Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

  We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

  UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

  For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

  Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

  For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

  Details

  Date posted

  07 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Specialty Doctor

  Salary

  £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  24 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  287-LCL-29-25

  Job locations

  Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

  Liverpool

  L7 8YE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a full description of the role, including an overview of the cellular pathology department and the detailed person specification for the post, please see the attached job description.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For a full description of the role, including an overview of the cellular pathology department and the detailed person specification for the post, please see the attached job description.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Full registration with licence to practice with GMC

  Desirable

  • Higher degrees relevant to post
  • Track record of publications in the field

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in cellular pathology sufficient to gain relevant qualifications
  • Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years (continuous or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, 6 of which should have been in a relevant specialty at the same grade

  Desirable

  • Evidence of special expertise or interest in Opthalmic, Urological and Molecular pathology

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Full registration with licence to practice with GMC

  Desirable

  • Higher degrees relevant to post
  • Track record of publications in the field

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in cellular pathology sufficient to gain relevant qualifications
  • Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years (continuous or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, 6 of which should have been in a relevant specialty at the same grade

  Desirable

  • Evidence of special expertise or interest in Opthalmic, Urological and Molecular pathology

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

  Liverpool

  L7 8YE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Liverpool Clinical Laboratories

  Liverpool

  L7 8YE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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